Animal Health

Defra has confirmed the animal has been ‘humanely culled on farm’ 

Personal import restrictions remain in place on products from the European Union

It follows positive feedback on on-farm slaughter changes last year which saw a 25% reduction in the number of stock slaughtered on farms

Preventing the fly entering the US from Mexico is a priority for the US Department of Agriculture

UFU says the decision reflects the hard and work and commitment of birdkeepers

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner writes about need to adhere to scrupulous biosecurity measures in the wake of foot-and-mouth cases detected in mainland Europe

Union says Government must take tough decisions if it is going to stand by its farmers

With bluetongue disease on the increase, livestock specialist Ellie Layton looks at the disease and what you should do if you suspect a case on your farm

Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner said new restrictions could protect British farmers from the threat posed by foot-and-mouth disease in mainland Europe

Pig farmer and chair of National Pig Association said criminal gangs bringing over illegal meal must be 'penalised', adding 'they see us as a very lucrative market right now'